Local Government

Plug and Play Comes to Phoenix to Help Start Ups in the Advanced Manufacturing, Sustainability, and Health Industries

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In partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority, Plug and Play, an international organization that specializes in assisting startups has announced they are setting up a presence in Phoenix. With 50 locations around the globe and ties to 50,000 organizations worldwide including  Paypal, Hippo Insurance, Dropbox, Colgate, and Apply Board, Plug and Play will first work … Read more

Tempe Residents Respond to Being Threatened by Vegas Billionaire Attempting to Censor Arena Opposition

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Tempe residents opposing a taxpayer-funded sports arena held a press conference Monday to respond to a lawsuit filed against them by the owner of Bluebird Development, the entity asking to build the arena and “entertainment district.” The proposed development, if approved, would be paid for in part by more than $500 million in property tax … Read more

A Busy First Ten Days of March for Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego

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The Mayor of the fifth largest city in the country has had a busy first ten days in March meeting with important members of the Phoenix Community and advancing causes that will move the local area forward. On March 1, Mayor Kate Gallego and City Council passed an ordinance designed to prevent income discrimination against … Read more